About Wise Men And Simpletons: Tales From Grimm
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A timeless collection of classic fairy tales, About Wise Men and Simpletons: Tales from Grimm presents twelve beloved stories drawn from the legendary folklore compiled by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, translated with lyrical precision by Elizabeth Shub. The tales range from familiar favorites to lesser-known gems, each one illustrating the enduring moral contrasts between cleverness and foolishness, virtue and vice, fortune and folly that have captivated readers for centuries. With a tone that balances whimsy and wisdom, the narratives chronicle the journeys of humble heroes, cunning tricksters, and hapless simpletons who navigate enchanted worlds filled with magic, danger, and unexpected reward. The storytelling retains the earthy, timeless quality of the oral tradition from which these tales originated, making them as resonant for adult readers as they are enchanting for younger audiences. A masterwork of world folklore, this collection stands as an essential testament to the enduring power of the fairy tale as a vehicle for human truth.
Author: Brothers Grimm
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Hamish Hamilton · London
Genre: Myths & legends
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A timeless collection of classic fairy tales, About Wise Men and Simpletons: Tales from Grimm presents twelve beloved stories drawn from the legendary folklore compiled by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, translated with lyrical precision by Elizabeth Shub. The tales range from familiar favorites to lesser-known gems, each one illustrating the enduring moral contrasts between cleverness and foolishness, virtue and vice, fortune and folly that have captivated readers for centuries. With a tone that balances whimsy and wisdom, the narratives chronicle the journeys of humble heroes, cunning tricksters, and hapless simpletons who navigate enchanted worlds filled with magic, danger, and unexpected reward. The storytelling retains the earthy, timeless quality of the oral tradition from which these tales originated, making them as resonant for adult readers as they are enchanting for younger audiences. A masterwork of world folklore, this collection stands as an essential testament to the enduring power of the fairy tale as a vehicle for human truth.